If you’re seeking to scratch that strategy itch while also getting your collectable role-playing fix, Creature Quest, the new mobile game from Heroes of Might and Magic creator Jon Van Caneghem is here to answer that call. Now available to all iOS and Android users, the game is free to play from today.
Featuring plenty of ever-changing quest maps to help keep battles fresh and players engaged, Creature Quest challenges you to explore and fight your way through creature-collecting quests that combine turn-based strategy with in-depth RPG mechanics. Over 500 unique fantasy creatures are waiting for you to tame, discover and enhance, so give in to the explorer within you.
Starting off…

Arcane Online is a fantasy MMO game that challenges you to protect the troubled land of Eldine from hoards of enemies. Join guilds, slay monsters, win loot and level up – the tried and tested formula for RPG fun. It was developed by PlayWorks and published by Gala Inc. last year - and it’s just received an update.
Originally there were three character classes to choose from - warrior, mage and shaman - each with their own skill set. Now there’s a new kid on the block. The archer. That could change the makeup of your guild, since an archer can hang back and loose arrows like nobody’s business, whilst warriors do their thing up close and personal.
There’s also…

Fantasy fans and wannabe warriors rejoice, King of Avalon is back with its latest update, and this time there’s plenty more strings to the successful MMORPG’s bow. Allowing players to combine human combat skills and the divine powers of the dragon together for the first time, the Arthurian legend successfully comes to life on both IOS and Android devices.
Since its launch last year it’s clear that the developers have made a point of keeping themselves busy, reaching out to fans and listening to feedback in order to best decide how to innovate and improve on what people already enjoy about the game.
We were lucky enough to catch up with the folks at FunPlus (the publishe…

Winter is officially upon us, and with it comes Joycity’s brand new winter update for its smash hit game – Game of Dice.
For those of you who’re new to the game, Game of Dice is the thrilling and super competitive virtual board game that sees you play solo or against your mates, to be named the most powerful property tycoon in the game.
While the game is already a huge success, the newest winter update looks set to be the best version yet, and is crammed full of cool (see what we did there) new features.
Explore the brand new 1:1 Crystal Village map, and take on your competitors in an intense battle to activate the glacial crystal - letting you ramp up your tolls and ban…

Fans of 2013’s highly successful precision-based 3D runner Orborun can rest easy knowing that the game has recently made its way home to developer Tiny Lab Productions, which will oversee all updates and advances during the coming months. The shakeup comes as a result of French mobile publisher Bulkypix’s recent liquidation after finding themselves suffer bankruptcy three months ago.
The changeover means that Tiny Lab Productions will be better able to handle the critically-acclaimed mobile puzzler, which received a Meta Critic rating of 81, an 8/10 rating on Pocket Gamer, and a 4/5 review by us - which you can check out here. Tiny Labs also have plans to release Orborun 2 in…

We all enjoy singing along or thrashing out some air guitar to our favourite tunes from time to time, but for those of you actually trying to learn to play music, we know that it can be a bit of a frustrating experience.
Enter Note Fighter - a simple app that turns note reading into a game, giving a helping hand to all of you music aficionado’s out there. And this December, Polish studio MythicOwl has given the app a festive update just in time for Christmas.
Getting to grips with Note Fighter is straightforward – there’s a one-octave piano, five staves above, and a metallic composer called Steamy in the corner. Notes roll along the staves towards Steamy, and you have t…

MyTona aren’t new to hidden object games, having released The Secret Society: Hidden Mystery in 2012. The Russian developer introduced mobile gamers to a brand new installment in its ‘hidden mystery’ series last year with Seekers Notes, taking the story to the cursed city of Darkwood. And with its latest update, Darkwood is looking a little more festive, and has a few more unwelcome neighbours to boot.
If you’re a fan of The Secret Society, you should find the gameplay of Seekers Notes just as fun. You have to discover clues around 28 highly detailed locations against the clock, solving puzzles and talking to the locals as you go.
Each stage of the game reveals a…

Japanese developer Ateam released Valkyrie Connect in summer this year, exclusively for the local market. The company built on the same formula that made its 2015 roleplaying game Unison League a hit – collaborative real-time battles and vibrant anime graphics. But the game has now been released worldwide in most major languages, so we can all get in on the action.
The developers have mined the wealth of quirky mythology from Norse history to give Valkyrie Connect a unique twist, whilst characters are shrunken to adorable chibi proportions.
Gameplay involves strategically picking your favourite characters to fight ever-more-dangerous opponents. There’s an autoplay function to…

Be sure not to set yourself in a tailspin this week and take to the track in WeGo Interactive’s new RC racer Re-Volt 3, the latest in the immensely popular mobile racing franchise that’s available to download now on IOS and Android devices.
Re-Volt 3 isn’t afraid to put you through your paces with over 20 pulse-pounding courses in which to drift, swerve, and race through. But don’t worry, there’s over 70 types of remote-control vehicles to master, upgrade, and customise during your career as a pro RC race car driver. Pedal to the metal either solo in the game’s story mode or with friends around the world, it’ll be hard not to feel immersed whilst…

Fancy yourself as a captain of the high seas, a rogue musketeer or simply an honest sea merchant? Well you can rest easy knowing that Joycity’s new real-time mercantilism MMO, Oceans & Empires is now available to download from the Google Play and App Store.
The strategic maritime adventure is now downloadable across the globe for players worldwide to plunder, dominate and clash in. Simply select your choice of 15 languages (with more to come), design your troops and fleet, and then let the explosive clashes begin.
Will you be an honest trader or grow to fight for your alliance's victory? Oceans & Empires lets you dominate the trade routes your way. Seamlessly blending toget…

Are you worthy of wielding the forces of Fire, Ice, and Electricity to do battle? Then Legacy of Discord – Furious Wings is the action RPG you’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait? No problem, it’s free to download now on IOS and Android devices.
Tasking you to defend the mythical city of Aurora as either the Berserker, Bladedancer, or Sorceress you’ll bash your way through endless adventurous levels either solo, with a friend, or during edge of your throne PVP combat.
The combination of intense real-time 3D combat and tight controls helps to fully immerse you in your quest to defeat the demon hordes. Legacy of Discord – Furious Wings has been developed by…

For all you who out there who are looking for a strategy game with a nautical twist you’ll be pleased to hear that JoyCity will soon be releasing Oceans & Empires - a new empire building MMO set on the high seas during the age of exploration.
There are over twelve historical fleets of vessels spanning across the 16th-18th century plus a dozen different levels of troops for you to command in battle from your island base. You can also enjoy all the pleasures of plundering, trading, and forming alliances to put your ocean empire at the top of the deck (so to speak).
Set for release next week on Android and iOS, pre-registration for Oceans & Empires has just opend - giving yo…

If you’ve ever wanted to discover more about the not so simple life of an extreme truck driver, then take heed knowing that Extreme Truck Simulator has just arrived on IOS and Android this week – and offers you the chance to become the torque of the town.
Extreme Truck Simulator handily boasts over 80 challenging levels across 8 individual game modes that see you sit behind the wheel of a range of heavy duty vehicles that includes a cement truck, bulldozer, forklift, and many more.
Unlike most other simulators you may have come across on the App or Google Play store, detailed interiors expertly round out your experience as a truck driver in Extreme Truck Simulator - with real…

Ever wanted to be a poker master - but struggled to really know where to start? Well if that’s the case then the 888poker – Texas Holdem might be just the app you’re looking for.
Allowing you to play against over 10 million users across realms of tournaments, this app looks to offer the most fully featured version of poker on mobile you’ve ever seen.
Allowing you to start playing with €20 on the house, the gambling app has over 10 million registered users competing against each other in thousands of tournaments.
If you’re worried about being up against players that don’t match your experience level then have no fear either – as through crea…

If you’re a big fan of JoyCity’s Game of Dice then you’ll be interested to know that the hit tile hopping anime game has just been released on a brand new platform.
As of today you can now enjoy this joy filled board game app on Facebook Gameroom - taking the toll collecting action from your mobiles and bringing it to Windows desktops.
Not only do you have the benefit of higher resolution graphics, but you’ll also notice straight away the much improved and stable network connection – which is sure to keep you happy for many uninterrupted hours of gaming.
If you’re already enjoying playing Game of Dice on mobile you’ll also be pleased to know tha…